FACT CHECK: ROSKAM ATTEMPTS TO RUN FROM RECORD OF OPPOSING COMMON SENSE GUN MEASURES

(Downers Grove, IL) October 22, 2018 – In response to Peter Roskam’s attempts to hide how he long held a lifetime “A-” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA), Sixth District Congressional candidate Sean Casten released the following statement criticizing Roskam for his opposition to common sense gun safety measures:

Here’s a look at Peter Roskam’s record of opposing common sense gun safety measures includes:

Peter Roskam had an A rating from the NRA, and is the third largest recipient of NRA funds in Illinois, with $32,216 in overall support. [News Gazette 02/20/18; Chicago Tribune 10/5/17]